Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) offers valuable support to recruitment teams, but its benefits become even more evident when managing Assessment Centres. As a resource-intensive stage of the hiring process, Assessment Centres require careful planning and execution. Here, Fusion explores the top three advantages of leveraging RPO for Assessment Centre fulfilment.
Showcasing Your Organisation
One of the most critical aspects of running an Assessment Centre is how effectively your organisation is represented. This is particularly important for Early Careers candidates, who are looking for an employer that aligns with their values and aspirations.
Whether hosted in person or virtually, your Assessment Centre should be engaging, realistic, and reflective of your brand. A well-designed experience fosters trust and ensures candidates have an accurate understanding of your organisation.
Creating compelling communications (especially in the digital space) is key to making a lasting impression. Our expertise in crafting engaging Assessment Centre materials and attraction strategies ensures that the right candidates are not only attending but are also engaged throughout the process.
Candidate Engagement
Successful candidate engagement requires careful planning and execution. Here are three key considerations:
- Advance Notice: Giving candidates sufficient time to book their Assessment Centre slot improves attendance rates and enhances their overall experience.
- Information Sessions: Virtual or in-person pre-assessment sessions help candidates understand what to expect on the day. These sessions should cover start and end times, the assessment process, expected feedback timelines, and an opportunity for candidates to ask questions. Fusion can support your team in delivering these sessions, helping candidates feel prepared and at ease.
- Consistent Communication: Engaging, timely communication is essential. Warm-up emails, reminders, and guidance throughout the process keep candidates engaged and reassured. If your in-house team lacks the capacity for this, Fusion offers scalable solutions to manage candidate communications effectively, allowing your team to focus on other priorities.
Assessors and Facilitators
Securing hiring managers’ availability for Assessment Centres can be a challenge. If your organisation is facing resource constraints, RPO can provide an efficient solution.
Fusion offers flexible support by supplying skilled facilitators to ensure every candidate is assessed thoroughly. Whether you need a few additional facilitators or full outsourcing of the assessment process, we provide tailored solutions to fit your needs. Our team can also support assessment design and execution, freeing up valuable time for your hiring managers and HR team.
Why RPO Might Be Right for You
While managing Assessment Centres in-house may seem ideal, a lack of internal resources can compromise the candidate experience. Given the importance of this stage in the hiring process, partnering with an RPO provider like Fusion can help you maintain a high-quality, engaging experience for all candidates.
At Fusion, we integrate seamlessly with your team, ensuring that every aspect of your Assessment Centre, from email communications and information sessions to facilitation and assessment is aligned with your brand. Our goal is to create a first-class candidate experience, leaving candidates with a positive impression of your organisation, regardless of the outcome.
